The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style.
Sources. Further reading. Index. Black-and-white and full-color illustrations, photographs, and reproductions.
Title alpha Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
Category Nonfiction Middle Plus
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Health aspects of clothing and dress. Fashion history. Textiles. Makeup. Radium Girls. Factories. Corsets. Shoes.
SRC Level 9.500000
SRC Points 4.000000
Lexile 1060L
Trim Size 10" x 9 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-04-14
JLG Release Date May 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle Plus
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8 This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.